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A Word From Our President

Introduction of New MAA President, July 1, 2010

To My Fellow MAA Members:

As the new President of MAA I would like to take time to introduce myself. I have been in the tree care industry since 1996. I began my career with Guardian Tree Experts as a ground-man, dragging brush. I quickly began to appreciate the skill level of the climbers I was working with and became a climber myself. Later, I joined ArborCare, Inc. Tree Specialists. I started out as a foreman, where I ran a crew until 2002. As an ISA Certified Arborist, I managed accounts within the DC Metro area. In 2006 I became the operations manager where I remained until April 2010. Currently I work with Mead Tree and Turf Care, Inc. as an account manager and PHC Division Manager.

I have two daughters, Katlyn (12) and Haleigh (5), as well as a loving wife of 12 years, Christine. I reside in Damascus, Maryland and am a big fan of professional football. I have served as a judge and later the head judge of the MAC-ISA Tree Climbing Championship. I have given several lectures on safety and have received the TCIA safety award in 2008.

I hope to interact with all of you over the next two years. Please feel free to introduce yourself as you see me. If you have any question or suggestions please call me at (301) 854-5990.

Regards,

Steve Castrogiovanni

President

Maryland Arborist Association, Inc.

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Marylanders in need of tree care should be aware that the change in the law governing tree experts became effective October 1, 2005. The new law states that anyone performing tree care or removal for hire must be licensed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The new law is designed to protect consumers from persons performing tree care or removal who are not licensed or insured. To read more or get tips on how choose a licensed tree care expert, click here.

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